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Thread: 2011 MotoGP Jerez
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7th April 2011, 08:47 #71Originally Posted by The PhantomYou're so beige, you probably think this signature is about someone else.
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7th April 2011, 13:17 #72
I think we're all getting a little overexcited here For me: racing accident in tricky conditions; bad luck that Casey was there; no penalty; that's it. Should've taken helmet off whilst apologising.
It's interesting to see how things have developed though since this time last year (as someone who doesn't really have a favourite amongst the main four challengers).
Jorge seems calmer - the couple of crashes which blighted his rookie days in MotoGP look to have gone, and how he's managed the mind games and PR against Valentino has basically worked ('you want a flamboyant series of celebrations? I can do that'). Casey is still the guy saying what he thinks and not worrying too much about who he upsets. Dani isn't big into PR, but his racecraft - particularly passing people on the brakes rather than getting a run out of the corners - is much better than two years ago or so.
Valentino...I don't know. Since the crash at Mugello, he seems...a little bitter. (here were his controversial preseason comments: http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/167...gp_rivals.html) Having been so complementary about Yamaha throughout his time there, it then all fell apart whilst he was out injured - part of the reason for this will have been that Valentino's broken leg forced Yamaha to think more about the future, as Valentino won't be racing forever and is much nearer to the end than the start. I was highly surprised about his comments about Yamaha and their looking after Jorge - what exactly were they supposed to do to take care of their future? No doubt Valentino's talent, public personality and PR celebration stunts are a massive asset to MotoGP, but when the cracks start to show it isn't as pretty as you'd like (a bit like Fernando Alonso - mostly a model professional, but sometimes it slips). He has certainly always liked things done his way, which is another topic for debate."Of course, what many people tend to forget is that Glen Richards was 2nd in the 1993 Australian 125cc championship" - Jack Burnicle on BSB at Snetterton, June 2008
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7th April 2011, 13:46 #73
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I hope Rossi doesn't lose his grip - the new guard overthrowing the emperor was inevitable, how he handles it now that he's under the gun will be quite telling. I hope he holds up - he certainly deserves kudos for taking on the challenge of the Ducati (don't think he really understood what he was getting into there, though!).
My respect for Pedrosa grows with each race. He is getting tougher and is definitely a title contender rather than merely a top three contender.
Lorenzo & Stoner have proven they have 'it'.
As for the others, Spies seems to be feeling the pressure this year, as well he should. But it's pretty clear he can take it. Dovi seems destined to be the Slight/Haga of the current GP era, Edwards is marking time, RdP is the flawed genius, Hiro a definite podium threat, Hayden needs to find his inner mongrel, and Simmo is just insane :
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7th April 2011, 18:44 #74
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Originally Posted by X-ecutioner
Put it this way: if I were to publicly criticise you personally on a number of occasions, then made a stupid mistake, commiting the same error I have accused you of. Then I drive to your house, finding you in your front yard, I apologise without getting out of my car. How do you think you would take it and how sincere do you believe I would be?
Originally Posted by X-ecutionerGet off my lawn
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9th April 2011, 13:42 #76
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And in positive 'news' from Jerez - grid girls!
Hmmm, I'm pretty sure I'm parked in bay 13, row 2...
I wonder what makes them so safe?
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9th April 2011, 13:47 #77
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Ooh, now I know how to go fast round Jerez!
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Well the verdict has been given, the marshals did nothing wrong when all but one helped Rossi!
http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/168...l_verdict.html
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